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lembo
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Powder coated bed not working well

I have had problems getting my powder-coated bed to work well. I followed the advice of others and washed it with Dawn, then scruffed the surface a little with a pad. It is working better now, but I am getting some lift-up on the corner of the Batman-logo included on the SD-card. What can I do to solve this problem?

Posted : 23/12/2019 7:57 am
Ken G.
(@ken-g)
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RE: Powder coated bed not working well

Try adding a brim, I had to increase my bed temps from 60 to 80 for PLA printing.

Posted : 24/12/2019 11:03 pm
lembo
(@lembo)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Powder coated bed not working well

Thanks for the reply! I have ordered a smooth sheet as it is supposed to work better for PLA. There is also one I can borrow, so will try it after the holidays (perhaps should have done that before ordering one).

I will also try your suggestion. I do like the look the powder coated sheet makes on the bottom of a print.

Posted : 25/12/2019 7:43 am
cwbullet
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RE: Powder coated bed not working well
Posted by: @lem-d

Thanks for the reply! I have ordered a smooth sheet as it is supposed to work better for PLA. There is also one I can borrow, so will try it after the holidays (perhaps should have done that before ordering one).

I will also try your suggestion. I do like the look the powder coated sheet makes on the bottom of a print.

I have has an issue off and on.  It is always a live Z issue or a need to wash the bed for me.  I scrub the bed with Dawn and adjust my live Z.  It takes time but I get it dialed in and it sticks.  

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Posted : 25/12/2019 3:08 pm
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